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In the Virginia of the late 18th century, the last outpost before the great wilderness was the town of Fincastle in Botetourt County. Frances Niederer provides a concise and engaging history of Fincastle, from its founding in 1772 to its transformation into a mecca for health seekers who came for its ferromagnesian springs. Host to a diverse architectural heritage, many of Fincastle’s great homes and churches are still intact. This generously illustrated book tells the stories behind these classic structures and how each fits into the larger story of this unique Virginian town. Frances J. Niederer was Professor of Art at Hollins College from 1942 to 1980. |
The University of
Virginia Press